Lambo Leads Dignitaries to Ogidi Day

 Former Health Minister, Professor Eyitayo Lambo will lead dignitaries from across the country to this year’s Ogidi Day holding in Ogidi, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday, June 21.

 Lambo, who will be the chairman of the occasion, will be joined by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuade as royal father of the day and Kogi State Deputy Governor, Arc Yomi Awoniyi as Chief Guest of Honour.

 Ogidi Day which commemorates the community’s new yam festival holds every June and it features a colourful parade of cultural groups including the famous Olaga (maidens) dance.

 Chairman, Ogidi Day Central Planning Committee, Mr. Ibrahim Allah, in a statement said an appeal fund would be launched at this year’s event to finance the re-development of the community’s markets and to procure equipment for the newly completed Ogidi Cottage Hospital.

  Renowned batik artist and the community’s prominent daughter, Chief (Mrs.) Nike Okundaye of Nike Art Gallery, Lagos will be the mother of the day at the show which will also be graced by cultural troupes from Niger, Lagos, Anambra and Osun States.

 Prominent son of Igbominaland and Executive Director (Marketing), News Agency of Nigeria, Otunba Jide Adebayo and his wife will be installed as the Maiyegun and Yeye Maiyegun of Ogidi while Chief Alfred Ibikunle, Local Government Treasurer, Okehi Local Government, Kogi State and his wife will be made the Tadese and Yeye Tadese of Ogidi.

National President, Okun Development Association, Ambassador Babatunde Fadumiyo is billed to be the Father of the Day while the Ciroman Nupe, Arc Usman Manko Babayitso, frontline Abuja entrepreneur and Amowomoni of Ogidi, Chief Emeka Okonkwo, Honourable Tajudeen Yusuf, Member representing Bunu/Ijumu/Kabba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, his predecessor, Otunba Dino Melaye and former Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Chief Bamidele Suru will serve as special guests of honour.

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Cancer: Osarere Idiagbonya is a survivor

 Sometimes in 2012, Osarere Idiagbonya's pictures flooded the social media soliciting for funds to battle cancer of the breast. As God would have it, she is a survivor as cancer has no hold on her.
Here are recent pictures of our dear Osarere Idiagbonya.

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School lunch from different countries of the world!

A plate containing an empanada of meat, milanesa (meat covered with egg and bread), and potato is set on a table where children ages two to five years old have lunch at a school in Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

A school lunch at El Caminet del Besos kindergarten is pictured in Barcelona, Spain, is composed of cream of vegetable soup, pan-fried breast of veal with salad, a piece of bread, an orange or banana and water

Milagro Ramos, a student at the Angela Landa elementary school, spoons up rice from her lunch tray, which also contains a chicken croquette, a piece of taro root and yellow pea soup in Old Havana, Cuba

A student's lunch box brought from home sits on display at an elementary school in Quito, Ecuador. The lunch consists of a sandwich of ham, cheese, tomato and lettuce, a boxed oatmeal drink, and an apple

A meal of rice, salmon, ratatouille, a slice of bread, a salad with celery and carrots, and an orange and donut at the Anne Franck school in Lambersart, northern France.

Fhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2621741/PICTURED-A-taste-school-lunches-world.htmllatbread, a turnip dish and mangoes, at a school in Jammu, India.

This Indonesian lunch consists of rice, meatball soup, tofu and vegetables

Two lunch trays at a primary school in London. The meal at right consists of pasta with broccoli and slices of bread, and fruit. At left are vegetable chili with rice and broccoli, sponge cake with custard, and a banana

Mamadou Diagana shows his fried donuts as he makes his way to school in Bamako, Mali. In Maliís capital, most students go to schools and return home from noon to 3pm so they can eat lunch with their families. The they then return to class until 5pm

Palestinian students hold up their sandwiches of pita bread stuffed with olive oil and zaatar, a mixture of herbs and spices, brought from home, during their half-hour mid-day break in the West Bank city of Nablus

Bowls of salad are ready to be served at Delcare Edu Center, a local kindergarten and child care center in the business district of Singapore

A school lunch salad entree option featuring low-sodium chicken, a whole-grain roll, fresh red peppers, and cilantro dressing is assembled in a lunch basket at Mirror Lake Elementary School in Federal Way, Washington.

Reasons You Should Start Eating Cucumber

Cucumber rehydrates body

If you are too busy to drink enough water, eat the cool cucumber, which is 90 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate your water lost.

Cucumber fights heat inside and out

Eating cucumber will get your body relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin and you will get relief from sunburn.

Cucumber eliminates toxins

All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your body. With regular eating, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.

Cucumber replenishes daily vitamins

Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. A B and C, which boost your immune system keep you radiant and give you energy. Make it more powerful by juicing cucumber with spinach and carrot. Don’t forget to leave the skin on because it contains a good amount of vitamin C, about 12 percent of the daily recommended allowance.

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Unbelievable! See a Nigerian Police Station!

Parrot helps solve murder case that puzzled police

Neelam Sharma, wife of the editor of a Hindi daily newspaper, was killed in her home in Agra, 200 km from New Delhi, together with her pet dog. The police had no initial leads on the murder, until the parrot, named Hercule, provided a key clue.
Vijay Sharma, Neelam’s husband, picked up on the fact that whenever his nephew visited, Hercule would start screeching. The parrot would even respond when the nephew’s name ‘Ashutosh’ was mentioned in conversation. Sharma alerted the police to his suspicions, who interrogated the newly found suspect. Ashutosh confessed, telling the police he had entered the home with an accomplice in order to steal money and valuables and had been caught in the act by his aunt. Afraid that she would recognise him, he stabbed her to death. He also stabbed and killed her dog, which wouldn’t stop barking.
Unfortunately for him, he didn’t take the parrot into account. Hercule had kept his mouth wisely shut during the murder, only to open it later to reveal the truth.
•Text courtesy Independent (London).

Terror attacks won’t stop us –1 GAME

1 GAME Founder, Philip Obaji on
Wednesday assured that no act of
terrorism will stop the organization’s
humanitarian work.

Obaji said the recently introduced 1
GAME: Off The Streets project in Borno will continue as designed, despite continued terrorist attacks on
communities in the state, with the
most recent occurring last weekend in Baga and Izghe villages in Kukawa and Gwoza Local Government Areas.

At least 106 people were killed in both villages after gunmen attacked
residents on Saturday night, the police and witnesses said.

The attack came days after gunmen
killed 43 people in two separate
incidents near Maiduguri.

Speaking on the attacks, Obaji said:
“it's a despicable attack on innocent
people and the entire 1 GAME
Movement joins in utterly condemning the act.”

"1 GAME remains committed to
supporting the people of Borno State in their struggle to stop the abhorrent
actions of terrorist groups, and as such would continue its programs geared towards combating violence and ignorance in the state through
education."

Obaji said he's had many messages and declarations of support and solidarity for the ongoing Off The Streets project to keep running.

The 1 GAME Campaign introduced Off The Streets in December 2013. The initiative is a community project
working for Almajiri children in Borno
State who are facing challenges of
exclusion from school, ignorance,
recruitment into insurgent groups,
neglect and abuse.
The project supports these children by catering for them through the provision of food and clothing and at the same time prepares them for western education through its mentoring program.

Borno community vows to embrace western education as pupils get free books, pens

 

 

Leaders of Gamboru Ward in Maiduguri, Borno State have promised to mobilize the indigenes to embrace western education and have taken the responsibility of moving from house to house to ensure that every child returns to school for the second term.

 

Leader of the Ward, Alhaji Bukar Kolo Tobaco, said this when the 1 GAME Campaign got to their village to distribute branded 1 GAME Exercise Books and Pens to the community pupils.

 

“This move is very important for us. It will help children, help families and help the entire community,” he explained. “As leaders it’s our responsibility to ensure that our children are educated, and we’ll get everyone in this community involved. We want all our children to be educated.”

 

Speaking at a meeting with the leadres, Agafi Kunduli, 1 GAME Campaign Project Development Coordinator, said the road map for improving the lives of Gamboru’s children is a humanitarian issue, and must involve everyone’s participation and commitment.

 

He said the first step towards involvement is to agree to push every child back to school for the new term — and then to talk to others about getting involved at mosque, church, work and home.

 

“In order for us to move the needle in the right direction, we have to have solidarity,” Kunduli said. “It’s going to take time, it’s going to take volunteers, it’s going to take a commitment on the part of this entire community.”

 

Kunduli who showed samples of branded 1 GAME Exercise Books and Pens to the community leaders, said children who agree to return to school will get books and pens from 1 GAME Campaign to assist them in learning.

 

 The 1 GAME Campaign is currently working to improve school enrolment and access to learning materials for kids in Borno State where only 28% of school-age children attend school.

LAGOS REWARDS BEST TEACHERS

Secretary to Lagos State government, Dr. Oluranti Adebule and Gov. Babatunde Fashola

 

Teachers’ reward is no longer in heaven as demonstrated by Lagos State government as two teachers in the state received brand new cars for their sterling performance.

Mrs. Mosunmola Tolu-Alalade of Community Senior High School, Surulere and Mr. Ganiyu Johnson Alawiye of Our Lady of Fatima Primary School, Mushin, were adjudged the best teachers in the Secondary School and Primary School categories respectively at the state Annual Education Merit Award.

Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Dr. Oluranti Adebule, pointed out that the award is intended to not just recognize but also to motivate and appreciate teachers’ contribution to education development in Lagos State.

Other awardees include Mr. Abiodun Aiyerin of Vetland Senior Grammar School, Ifako Ijaiye as Best Principal in the Senior Secondary School category, Mr. Emmanuel Adebiyi of Iju Junior Grammar School, Iju as the Best Principal in the Junior Secondary School category and Mr. A. O. Ambali of St Georges Nursery and Primary School, Falomo as the best Head Teacher.

 

1 GAME Campaign hits Port Harcourt

The 1 GAME Campaign is continuing in its drive to support kids in school and encourage vulnerable children to embrace primary education.

In its latest push to make learning easy for school children, the campaign has been donating books and pens to schools in Port Harcourt. One of those schools that received the donations is our Lady of Help Model School located in Rumuosi slightly in the outskirt of Port Harcourt.

1 GAME Special Projects Coordinator (Rivers State), Chuma Nnoli who made the donation to the school on behalf of the campaign, said the gesture which formed part of the 1 GAME: 1 Book, 1 Pen initiative was aimed at making learning easy and encouraging other vulnerable children to enroll into school.

He said: “We are fully aware of the challenges children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds face while in school. This action is aimed at ensuring that every child in this area who has decided to attend school has the basic tool he or she needs to achieve a good education.

Proprietress of the School Mrs. Ndefo Mary-Rose could not hide her gratitude for the gifts saying that it will be used as incentive for children who excel in the school. Mrs. Ngofa went on to urge the 1 Game Campaign to take the message to every parent so they can see the need to send their Children to School.

“I must commend you for the laudable initiative you have put together and I’ll like you to take the message to the parents in the villages because they have the final say as regards their children or wards going to school,” she said.

The donations in Port Harcourt is a phase in the 1 Book, 1 Pen programme aimed at ensuring that every child in school has at least a book and pen.

Your maltreatment of women is legendary: From Iyabo Obasanjo to OBJ

"Getting back to my mother, I still remember your beating her up continually when we were kids. What kids can forget that kind of violence against their mother? Your maltreatment of women is legendary. Many of your women have come out to denounce you in public but since your madness is also part of the madness of the society, it is the women that are usually ignored and mistreated. Of course, you are the great pretender, making people believe you have a good family life and a good relationship with your children but once in a while your pretence gets cracked", Iyabo Obasanjo (from the Open Letter)

Butafly unleashes BRT mixtape featuring MI, Terry Tha Rapman, Godwon, A-Q and others

 

Super-fly Nigerian female rapper, Butafly, brings Hip-Hop to the table on a 19-track mix-tape themed “Butafly Rap Trap [BRT]” mix-tape.

The mix-tape which is the 1st ever mix-tape by a Nigerian femcee kicks off with an M.I Abaga endorsed introduction as Butafly takes us through a beautiful journey of Hip-Hop, blended with impeccable realness. Using memorable, thought-provoking and sometimes playful lyrics, the skilful rapper proves her versatility by delving into a wide range of topics; from ambition to economic situation, to bragging rights, even love and party.

Featuring M.I Abaga, Terry tha Rapman, A-Q, Godwon, Base One, Koffi, Cyclone among others on well laced instrumentals, “BRT” is no doubt one of the best mix-tapes by a Nigerian artiste. With “BRT”, Butafly is indeed ready to take her place on the Nigerian music scene.

DOWNLOAD “BUTAFLY RAP TRAP” MIXTAPE:

http://bit.ly/brtmixtape

 

 

NOBODY held the umbrella for Obama

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Port Harcourt school receive free books, pens from 1 GAME

The 1 GAME Campaign is continuing in its drive to support kids in school and encourage vulnerable children to embrace primary education.

In its latest push to make learning easy for school children, the campaign has been donating books and pens to schools in Port Harcourt. One of those schools that received the donations is our Lady of Help Model School located in Rumuosi slightly in the outskirt of Port Harcourt.

1 GAME Special Projects Coordinator (Rivers State), Chuma Nnoli who made the donation to the school on behalf of the campaign, said the gesture which formed part of the 1 GAME: 1 Book, 1 Pen initiative was aimed at making learning easy and encouraging other vulnerable children to enroll into school.

He said: “We are fully aware of the challenges children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds face while in school. This action is aimed at ensuring that every child in this area who has decided to attend school has the basic tool he or she needs to achieve a good education.

Proprietress of the School Mrs. Ndefo Mary-Rose could not hide her gratitude for the gifts saying that it will be used as incentive for children who excel in the school. Mrs. Ngofa went on to urge the 1 Game Campaign to take the message to every parent so they can see the need to send their Children to School.

The Donations in Port Harcourt is a phase in the 1 Book, 1 Pen programme aimed at ensuring that every child in school has at least a book and pen.

NEW: BUTAFLY - 'SAND SAND' FEATURING A-Q & GODWON

As the buildup for the release of the most anticipated and first mixtape from a femcee in Nigeria titled Butafly Rap Trap comes to an end, Butafly once more blesses our craving for good music by teaming up with well grounded rappers, Godwon and A-Q on a Bilo produced track titled 'Sand Sand'
BRT mixtape drops on the 9th of Dec and it features known names in the entertainment industry.

STREAM: http://old.hulkshare.com/2x6dysqe3ssg
DOWNLOAD: http://bit.ly/1cg0sRg
Connect with them: @_Butafly @ThisIsAQ , @GODWON  @Bilo_milov1

9ice warns blogs and websites not to upload his songs

9ice has sent out a warning to bloggers and websites, especially Notjustok, not to upload his songs on their websites and blogs without his permission.

In his tweet, he said it is good intention but wrong execution.

1 GAME to distribute free books, pens in five states, FCT

The 1 GAME Campaign announced on Tuesday that it will commence free distribution of exercise books and pens to primary school children in Borno, Kano, Lagos, Rivers and Yobe States as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) beginning from Thursday, November 28, 2013.

In a statement released by the Press Affairs coordinator, Jude Ochang, the founder of 1 GAME Campaign, Philip Obaji said the move is aimed at encouraging enrolment of vulnerable children into school and making learning easier for children from disadvantaged homes who are already in school.

“We’ve received thousands of exercise books and pens from individuals and organizations who have decided to be part of our 1 Book, 1 Pen Campaign. We’ll begin to distribute these materials to those in need as from Thursday.

“Our focus will be on schools in remote areas with children from disadvantaged homes. The main aim is to encourage enrolment into primary school and ease learning for children from difficult backgrounds,” he said.

Obaji further stated that distribution of books and pens to primary schools in the five selected states and the FCT will last throughout the remainder of the year, after which focus will shift to other areas.

 The 1 GAME Campaign launched the 1 Book, 1 Pen initiative in September 2013 with an aim of providing exercise books and pens for every child from disadvantaged background in school.